- The BMF issued an information sheet on tax-exempt services under § 4 Nr. 22 a UStG for scientific lectures, courses, and events, excluding child and youth education.
- § 4 Nr. 22 a UStG exempts certain scientific or educational events from VAT under specific conditions.
- The information sheet outlines the criteria for recognizing tax-privileged services in school or university teaching, training, further education, or professional retraining.
- Events qualify as tax-privileged only if all detailed criteria in the information sheet are met.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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